She is a Protectress
Build unshakable confidence from the inside out.
The Strong is Beautiful method empowers you with practical self-defense skills while integrating the power of self-love, strategic preparation, and knowledge-driven awareness. More than just techniques—it’s about embodying strength, resilience, and the confidence to move through life fearlessly.
Graceful or tough, peaceful or powerful, soft or sharp. She is not one or the other. She is both.
At Strong is Beautiful, we empower women to move through the world with confidence by teaching self-defense, awareness, and personal safety—but our mission goes far beyond physical techniques.
We believe that true strength comes from within, and our programs help women cultivate the mental, emotional, and physical resilience needed to thrive in every aspect of life.
Becoming A Protectress :
Workshops– Practical and empowering self-defense training designed for real-life situations. Whether you're looking to attend a workshop or host one for your group, we offer tailored experiences to meet your needs:
Defend with Confidence – For the everyday woman who wants to feel strong, aware, and prepared.
Empower & Protect – A special mother-daughter workshop designed to build confidence, awareness, and communication.
Show Smart, Stay Safe – A realtor-focused training on safety strategies while showing homes and meeting clients.
Become Your Own Protector –Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to refine your skills, our digital course and guides provide step-by-step training to help you feel prepared, capable, and in control.
The Healing Protectress Protocol - Safety isn’t just about physical defense, it’s about feeling strong and balanced in your body and mind. Through Ayurveda-based wellness coaching, we help you align your health, energy, and daily practices to step into your fullest power.
Protectress Leadership Program (PLP) – A unique corporate training program that uses self-defense principles as the foundation for developing confident, capable female leaders. This isn't just about physical safety- it’s about communication, de-escalation, and leadership strategies that empower women to own their space, navigate challenges, and lead with strength and heart. Through interactive training, we help women recognize their personal power, build resilience under pressure, and develop skills that enhance both professional presence and workplace relationships. From setting boundaries to handling conflict with confidence, our approach equips women with tools that carry over into every aspect of leadership and life.
At every level, our mission is to EMPOWER you. To teach you how to set boundaries, use your voice, trust your instincts, and know that you are WORTHY of safety, confidence, and strength.
Ready to step into your power?
WHAT WE DO
BUSTING BARRIERS
One of the biggest challenges women face in learning self-defense isn’t ability…it’s accessibility. Too often, self-defense training is hard to find, male-dominated, or taught in environments that feel intimidating rather than empowering.
At Strong is Beautiful, we’re changing that.
We provide supportive, female-led instruction that meets you where you are—whether through digital courses, hands-on workshops, corporate training, or Ayurveda-based wellness coaching. Our programs are designed to remove the fear and overwhelm often associated with learning something new, replacing it with a supportive, empowering experience that helps you build confidence on your terms.
You DESERVE to feel strong, capable, and safe. We’re here to make that possible.
What’s up with the elephants?
Our logo represents both an elephant and a rose—a rose for my grandmother, a powerful woman full of love and grace, and an elephant for the leadership and fierce protection that females provide to the herd. Together, they symbolize my belief that any woman can become empowered in her personal safety and well-being, no matter her age or fitness level.
I started Strong is Beautiful because I saw a need AND a way to use my experience to help other women. My background includes working for the FBI, serving as the head instructor at a martial arts studio focusing on youth and women's programs, and earning a master’s degree in education. I hold a black belt in Sin-Moo Hapkido, have expertise in Krav Maga, and have trained in crisis response & hostage negotiation.
But true empowerment goes beyond physical techniques. As I complete my Master of Science in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, I’ve expanded my mission to include holistic wellness coaching, helping women build resilience, confidence, and strength—both physically and mentally. Because when you learn to protect your body, mind, and energy, you show up stronger in every area of life, and to me that is BEAUTIFUL.
~ AB
TESTIMONIALS
TESTIMONIALS
The greatest takeaway is my confidence in knowing when and where to react in a case where someone is trying to harm me.
CRYSTAL
It was a fun and educational experience for me with a lot of advice that I had never heard before.
KARAH